Proverbs 29:10

10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.

Proverbs 29:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
ESV
10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless and seek the life of the upright.
NLT
10 The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.
MSG
10 Murderers hate honest people; moral folks encourage them.
CSB
10 Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him.

Proverbs 29:10 In-Context

8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 27; 1 John 3:12
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